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Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

August 31, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to two national lakeshores (Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks) and while both are great places to explore by land, we’d argue…

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Riptide Ride: A Thrilling Lake Superior Boat Ride Past Cliffs, Lighthouses, and Waterfalls

Riptide Ride: A Thrilling Lake Superior Boat Ride Past Cliffs, Lighthouses, and Waterfalls

August 4, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Munising is home to multiple options for those wishing to see the Pictured Rocks cliffs from the water. You can kayak with Pictured Rocks Kayaking…

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This Amazing New Campground is Almost Ready to Open in Ottawa County

This Amazing New Campground is Almost Ready to Open in Ottawa County

May 3, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

West Michigan’s lakeshore is home to many amazing campgrounds, like the ones at Grand Haven State Park, Muskegon State Park, Hoffmaster State Park, and Holland…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Dune Harbor Park, Muskegon County

April 15, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

January 6, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, Munising

Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, Munising

September 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Museums

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore covers more than 73,000 acres of beautiful land in the Upper Peninsula, with 42 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. The park…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

August 18, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mackinac County covers more than 2,000 square miles of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as a trio of islands. St. Ignace and Mackinac Island are…

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Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

March 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Four of our Michigan lighthouses will celebrate milestone service anniversaries in 2024, with three of them celebrating 150 years and another celebrating 100 years. Three…

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